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bee balm

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.19 in modern English

Syllables
bee balm
IPA
13
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The aromatic plant Monarda didyma or bergamot, native to North America.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Other species in the genus Monarda.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

Because bees are attracted to its nectar-rich blossoms.

Usage

Inflected Forms

bee balms (plural)

Phrases

mintleaf beebalm spotted bee balm

Synonyms

fragrant balm Oswego tea scarlet beebalm crimson beebalm mountain mint scarlet monarda lemon balm garden balm sweet balm beebalm melissa officinalis

Questions

What does bee balm mean?
The aromatic plant Monarda didyma or bergamot, native to North America.
Where does bee balm come from?
Because bees are attracted to its nectar-rich blossoms.

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